The Native Frangipani is one of the most useful Australian rainforest trees for gardens with its fragrant frangipani-like flowers, glossy green leaves and disitinctive upright pyramidal shape. It grows well over a wide range of soils and climatic conditions and does surprisingly well in inland and southern areas but it is important to protect seedlings from frost until they are a couple of metres tall. Generally, the Native Frangipani does not need pruning, which can damage its symmetrical shape, but it can be pruned to a desired size and shape if required. The delightful fragrance of the flowers is sweetly tropical.
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree
Common Name - Native Frangipani
Scientific Name - Hymenosporum flavum
Family - Pittosporaceae
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Minimum Height - 4
Maximum Height - 15
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 7
Flower Colour - White, Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
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Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Screen, Fragrant
Special Uses - Fragrant oils, Street tree, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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